Hey, Dad!
by Brian Doyle
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A collection of personal essays reflecting on family life, childhood memories, and the author's relationship with his father.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild allusions to teenage dating and relationships may occur.
No significant violence is depicted.
Occasional mild profanity might be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance use is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The essays are not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is generally humanistic and reflective.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThemes of familial love and support are present.
References to faith may be personal and not explicitly Christian.
Familial love and connection are explored.
Themes of understanding and acceptance are present.
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